Centurion: Civil Engineer posted by Sharon Nurock Recruitment cc

• BSc or B Eng Engineering (Civil), together with a recognised Project Management qualification
• 5 – 8 years experience with a proven track record in managing medium to large sized engineering/technical projects
• SACPCMP registration an added advantage

Knowledge and Skills

• Budgeting and financial management
• OHS Act and related Regulations, National Building Regulations, National Fire Protection Association Requirements
• MS Office Suite Packages
• MS Projects
• SAP Knowledge
• ISO 9001
• CIDB and NFPA Knowledge
• Stakeholder Management
• Analytical Skills
• Contractor Management

Responsibilities

• Overall accountability for assigned projects 
• Coordinate all project elements including engineering design, quality planning, manufacturing, installation, commissioning, and final buy-off phases
• Prepare, schedule, coordinate, and monitor the assigned projects
• Directly manage all aspects of the project life cycle with stakeholders to oversee the various phases of a project
• Manage scope to ensure commitments are achieved within agreed–on time, cost, and quality parameters
• Communicate with Senior Management and key stakeholders on all aspects related to assigned projects
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert in routinely briefing key stakeholders on different aspects of assigned projects
• Execute required modifications on any utilities or facilities on the premises in line with business requirements
• Facilitate the development of and provide input into budgets for small, medium to large projects
• Ensure accurate budgeting and budget review in terms of expected deliverables for project accountability
• Regularly monitors assigned project budgets and take corrective action as appropriate
• Manage and report on variances in actual vs. budget expenditure for projects
• Assist with obtaining approval for additional/unbudgeted expenditure relating to projects
• Produce progress and information reports according to requirements and timelines
• Prepare and submit programme and/or project reports or ad hoc reports for Board or Board Committees as and when required
• Manage performance of service providers working on projects to ensure deliverables are achieved according to project scope
• Provide support to the Project Management Office
• Responsible for assigned projects’ risk management
• Ensure project compliance to the company’s policies and procedures, all applicable laws, by-laws, and regulations relevant to assigned projects
• Ensure adherence to the risk management plan, identifying potential threats or risks to progress and proactively implement corrective action as necessary
• Ensure that effective internal and external project management systems are adhered to and improved to minimise risk in terms of project delivery within timelines
• Monitor compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards, and specifications
• Support all training initiatives regarding systems, policies, and procedures to minimise non-conformances
• Ensure safety regulations on projects are adhered to by identifying hazards associated with assigned tasks and escalating hazards that cannot be mitigated
• Compile all technical specifications accurately and develop project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans
• Provide guidance to business owners and sponsors of the projects
• Ensure the effective execution of facilities-related projects to meet business objectives in accordance with specifications
• Compile project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, performance standards, and preparing cost estimates
• Devise project implementation strategies, soliciting involvement and participation of suppliers, other team members, and business as may be appropriate
• Manage overall resource requirements for projects, tracking allocation and prioritisation
• Conduct analysis regarding cost, time, and impact on projects, evaluate, organise, and prioritise workload within a schedule
• Coordinate and control all projects related to the construction and engineering systems for the organisation
• Establish controls and manage effective change, test, and quality mechanisms necessary to ensure project success and to mitigate possible project breaches, issues, risks, and challenges
• Ensure projects compliance with the organisation’s project management methodology and enforce standards across the organisation
• Manage third-party contractors, identify engineering problems, and ensure solutions are implemented
• Control project plan, review designs, specifications, schedules, changes, and recommend actions
• Develop a Quality Control plan for all projects and ensure compliance with quality standards
• Manage overall compliance with all laws, by-laws, and regulations relevant to the function by adhering to the risk management plan, identifying potential threats or risks, and proactively implementing corrective actions as deemed necessary
• Ensure health, safety, environmental, and quality regulations and standards are adhered to in line with the legal requirements (OHS Act & its regulations, CIDB, NFPA, etc.)
• Advise the business on all project risks and make recommendations, prepare monthly project status reports or as may be required
• Monitor installation, commissioning, and ensure that equipment operates according to requirements after installation
• Work with the Projects Office to facilitate project team meetings and hold regular status meetings with project stakeholders, including Project Sponsors
• Prepare project financials and procurement documentation in collaboration with business owners